Upon hearing this, the comrades working nearby couldn't help but cheer.
Sister Xiao couldn't help but share, "Sister Dan and the others bought a lot of things, a whole truckload, saying it was a reward for everyone. There was also money, their money bags were bulging."
Everyone's eyes lit up with excitement and anticipation upon hearing this.
Yu Yao glanced at the remaining mackerel that hadn't dried yet, then at the sun, and said to everyone with a smile, "Let's take advantage of the good sun and work harder to dry these last few mackerel before we head out."
The others, in unison and with strong voices, replied, "Yes."
After saying that, they got to work without looking up. The people who had been sunbathing for a while and were starting to feel tired suddenly became energetic as if they had taken a super tonic, and soon they had dried all the remaining mackerel.
After they finished sunning themselves, Yu Yao led them to the auditorium.
Upon arriving at the auditorium entrance, one sees Wang Xiu, like a proud peacock, explaining to the family members who had come to watch the spectacle and see how the side business was going, how she handed over the business to the local specialty products company.
Her words subtly revealed that she was working overtime so that everyone could get their wages as soon as possible, making everyone feel that the task could not be completed so quickly without her.
Seeing the admiring and envious looks from everyone, Wang Xiu's eyes revealed a sense of pride.
As for the fishing company, Yu Yao and Sun Yu should have finished their talks by now. I bet they're quite pleased with themselves.
Did they really think that Wang Xiu would just let this huge loss go unpunished?
Little did they know that she was merely playing along, and the real show was yet to come.
"Yu Yao is here."
Everyone in the office looked towards the door, and Wang Xiu followed suit.
Yu Yao was surrounded by a crowd and walked towards them. Sunlight shone on her, giving her a hazy glow.
She was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting.
Some of the newly arrived military dependents were seeing Yu Yao for the first time, and they were utterly amazed the moment they saw her.
"So this is Commander Lu's wife. My God, she's so beautiful."
"Of course, she and Commander Lu are the golden couple of our compound, both beautiful and outstanding."
Although Yu Yao is pregnant, she is not bloated at all. Apart from her belly, the rest of her body has just the right amount of flesh. Not only has her figure not changed at all, but her skin has also become smoother and more delicate.
Family members greeted Yu Yao and inquired about her health.
Yu Yao tried to respond with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, sisters-in-law. I'm fine, and the baby is healthy."
Qin Lamei, standing in the crowd, glanced down at her own bloated and out-of-shape figure, then looked at Yu Yao.
Why is it that even though they're both pregnant, Yu Yao still looks so good even when she's far along in her pregnancy, while she's going to lose her figure?
Qin Lamei lowered her head, hiding the jealousy in her eyes, but her hand on her stomach clenched into a fist.
Wang Xiu, who was standing to the side, watched with a smile on her lips.
It was worth it for her to specially invite Qin Lamei out for a walk, so she wouldn't get too cooped up at home.
With a big smile on her face, Zhu Xiudan pulled Yu Yao to the front to show her the results of her work. Her usually serious face never stopped smiling.
"Yu Yao, look at these. These are all things we bought from the local specialty products company. There's honey, brown sugar, and all sorts of canned goods. You, the great hero, will be handing them out to everyone in a little while."
Yu Yao looked at these things and smiled as she agreed.
When the others learned that these things were rewards and allowances for them, they were all excited. They touched and looked at the items from all angles, admiring them and beaming with joy.
After sharing her experience, Zhu Xiudan asked about the fishery company.
Yu Yao then handed her the fishery company's contract. After Zhu Xiudan read it carefully, her smile widened, and even her crow's feet appeared from smiling.
"Good, good, good. Comrades Yu Yao and Sun Yu have done a great job. We will definitely let everyone know this good news in a little while."
"Comrade Wang, come here for a moment. Let Yu Yao take a look at the account book." Zhu Xiudan pulled out a drawer, stamped it with the red seal, and beckoned to Wang Xiu.
"Here you are, Sister Dan." Wang Xiu said hello and handed the account book to Yu Yao.
Her gaze fell on the red seal in Zhu Xiudan's hand. Seeing that she was about to stamp it on the contract, she did not stop her, but stood silently to the side.
As Zhu Xiudan stamped the documents, she said to Yu Yao, "By the way, I bought extra of these things. You and Comrade Sun's rewards shouldn't be neglected. I'll stamp them right away."
After stamping the contract, Zhu Xiudan handed the fishery company's contract to Wang Xiu, saying, "Comrade Wang, please take a look at this too. It's the fishery company's contract."
Wang Xiu was secretly delighted, but calmly accepted the contract and smiled at Yu Yao, saying, "With Comrade Yu and Comrade Sun Yu involved, this cooperation will definitely go very smoothly."
Yu Yao sensed that there was something implied in her words, but she didn't say anything and continued looking at the ledger.
Wang Xiu didn't mind Yu Yao ignoring her, because she knew someone was about to be in trouble.
She didn't teach Sun Yu any real skills, such as how to read financial terms. If Sun Yu followed her methods, she would definitely make many mistakes.
She only said that after Sister Dan had stamped it, so it was too late to change it now. As the ones who drafted this contract, Yu Yao and Sun Yu naturally have to bear the consequences.
Given Sun Yu's temperament, it would be unreasonable for him not to resign in response to take responsibility.
As for Yu Yao?
After this incident, she will fall from grace, and Sister Dan and the people in the side business group will no longer trust her as much as before.
All she had to do was point it out at the right time to let the others in the side business group see her abilities, Yu Yao's nepotism, and Sun Yu's incompetence.
Wang Xiu trembled with excitement just thinking about this win-win-win situation.
On the other side, Yu Yao was unaware of all that Wang Xiu was thinking. She took the ledger and began to examine it carefully.
The Qingshuiwan Brigade harvested a total of 28 jin of mangoes, of which 150,000 jin were from the haunted mango forest. Because the mangoes from Qingshuiwan were of high quality, the final yield of dried mangoes was even more than she had expected.
There are two sizes of dried mangoes. The ones sold to local specialty shops are drier, with about 8-10 catties of fresh mangoes yielding one catty of dried mangoes. The remaining dried mangoes have higher moisture content and are cheaper, but 6-8 catties are enough to yield one catty of dried mangoes.
In the end, a total of more than 40,000 catties of dried mangoes were produced, of which 15,000 catties were of the highest quality. Not all of them were sold to the local specialty products company; only 10,000 catties were sold, and the remaining 18,000 catties were ordinary mangoes.
Based on the previously agreed price, the 28,000 jin of mangoes would bring in about 30,000 yuan. After deducting various costs, the profit was more than 17,000 yuan.
Keep in mind that this was earned in the 1970s solely from the local specialty products company.
Although this amount of money is not much for improving the troops' equipment, it gave Zhu Xiudan and the troop leaders hope, no wonder Sister Dan was so happy.
Yu Yao was also very happy. With this good start, she really wouldn't have to worry about the military factory next year.
On the other hand, Wang Xiu was in a less than pleasant mood.
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